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Please enter the security code. Invalid ID, password, or security code has been entered. The story is not perfect, but there was a dark intensity there, some unexpected twists and turns and I didn't have too much trouble following it, while the action is smartly handled especially the Throne of Blood-like ninja fight and the one on the superfast train.
The funeral one was reasonably fun too but was over too quickly. James Mangold does valiantly and unlike Brett Ratner and Gavin Hood he is actually comfortable throughout instead of being good in one aspect the action and not in the other. The performances are fine, although Tao Okamoto's beauty is nowhere near enough to salvage her bland acting.
Rila Yukushima's acrobatics dazzle and of the femme fatales Svetlana Khodchenkova is even better, slinky and formidable. But Hugh Jackman gives the best performance, a very powerful performance while being subdued, it was nice to see some depth to him this time when in Last Stand and Origins he was moody for the sake of it seemingly and not much else.
The Japanese culture was very nicely done and gave the film some diversity. To conclude, a decent and quite enjoyable film that serves as a better but still not perfect origins story. It's not the stuff of greatness, but it has novelty value which makes it more entertaining than others I've seen.
The story in a nutshell is Wolverine in Japan. There's the damsel-in-distress, the evil black sheep family member, the old man obsessed with immortality. The film's execution is fine, although the story is never quite as thrilling or expertly-made as I'd been led to believe. It's Jackman and his love interest against various competing bad guys. Jackman is bulked up but his acting is on autopilot. Me, I lightly enjoyed it, but it's not something I'd be in a hurry to watch again.
Now Yashida, on his deathbed, proposes to return the favor. Logan is haunted by the death of Jean Grey Famke Janssen promising never to inflict violence. Yukio Rila Fukushima retrieves Logan from America. She's a great warrior with the ability to see people's future deaths. Yashida tells him that he could transfer his immortality to another. Then he's attacked by Dr. Yashida's granddaughter Mariko Tao Okamoto is in danger and Logan steps in to save her. As often is the case with Wolverine, he starts off living in isolation.
Going to Japan is a very interesting move for his character. His loner mentality is perfect there. I really like the first half. It has great action and some fitting humor. It also has good intrigue. The second half does take a break. I'm not impressed with Tao Okamoto's acting. She has one tone and her character lacks energy. On the other hand, I really like Rila Fukushima. She exudes energy and has more fun in her character. She's a good sidekick to Wolverine. The final battle do drag on a little too long.
Overall, this has a good look, some good action, and a little bit of humor. Director James Mangold does a good job pulling it all together.
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